arm3000gt Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Morning I've had my FAC interview so I'm one step closer. With that in mind I'm looking for places I can practice when my club isn't shooting. Does anyone know of any shooting ranges 25-100 meter ish or more within 1 to 1.5 hour drive from Newbury that allows you to shoot and not be a member. I already pay out for 2 memberships and possibly a third soon so I'd rather not join anymore. I would like to shoot .22 rimfire and if possible 12 gauge slug. There is Bisley but is there anywhere else? Wiltshire Shooting Centre allow non members to turn up and shoot rifle are there any other places? Friday opening would also be beneficial. Google just brings up loads of clay grounds and the odd member club (unless I'm putting the wrong thing in). Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arm3000gt Posted July 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Morning I've had my FAC interview so I'm one step closer. With that in mind I'm looking for places I can practice when my club isn't shooting. Does anyone know of any shooting ranges 25-100 meter ish or more within 1 to 1.5 hour drive from Newbury that allows you to shoot and not be a member. I already pay out for 2 memberships and possibly a third soon so I'd rather not join anymore. I would like to shoot .22 rimfire and if possible 12 gauge slug. There is Bisley but is there anywhere else? Wiltshire Shooting Centre allow non members to turn up and shoot rifle are there any other places? Friday opening would also be beneficial. Google just brings up loads of clay grounds and the odd member club (unless I'm putting the wrong thing in). Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Google catton rifle sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arm3000gt Posted July 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Google catton rifle sport. Hi, thanks for that. Bit of a trek for a day trip but still an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Severnside Shooting Range. Here's the details: Shooting Shooting Range Severnside RangeP.O Box 68PenarthSouth GlamorganCF64 5XHWalestel:- 029 2053 1830 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arm3000gt Posted July 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) Ok thanks I'll look into this one also a fair bit closer than Catton. Edited July 14, 2017 by arm3000gt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Wedgenock if any of your existing clubs are affiliated to MLAGB, pretty good facilities but a bit quirky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arm3000gt Posted July 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 Wedgenock if any of your existing clubs are affiliated to MLAGB, pretty good facilities but a bit quirky What do you mean quirky? A good shout though as they seem to be open weekdays. Could actually be worth the extra membership cost for that alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 What do you mean quirky? A good shout though as they seem to be open weekdays. Could actually be worth the extra membership cost for that alone. Why are they quirky? 1) I think muzzle loaders are generally a bit more eccentric 2) they like to get to know you, which is not unreasonable but it can come over as a bit stand offish 3) they have funny restrictions on which calibres you can shoot at what times and that can be a bit annoying as it all seems a bit vague Saying that, it is a cracking range and once you have worked your way in its really easy going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) From what I've seen of some of these club members I have to agree some are a bit, well not querky, more of, not living outside the range box. Some had no idea whatsoever that anyone could actually shoot a rifle away from the H&S confinement of a range or without the RCO overlooking every movement of the trigger finger. And the few I have seen of the "job's worth RCOs" should be on medication for dementia. Edited July 20, 2017 by Dougy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydi73 Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) Corinium Swindon way....Malmesbury SN16 9SH Edited July 20, 2017 by lloydi73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arm3000gt Posted July 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) Thanks for all those who have replied. I'll try and revisit this thread once I've had a chance to go to some of the locations and give a little write up. Edited July 21, 2017 by arm3000gt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingo15 Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 new one at silverstone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arm3000gt Posted July 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 new one at silverstone Just looked this up. Looks to be quite promising and not too far away for me. I might try and go to the open day for a nose around on 9th September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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